Current examination of "Legal Drugs", alcohol consumption, addictive nature of nicotine, economics of alcohol and tobacco, and public opinions and attitudes toward alcohol and tobacco.
Presents information about alcohol use and abuse, discussing its effects on the brain and other organs of the body, the damage it can cause, alcohol and pregnancy, treatments for alcoholism, and alcohol prevention programs. Includes a glossary and directories of different types of resources.
When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.
When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.
Shows how alcohol affects the brain and body and impairs motor skills and judgment, and includes interviews with teenagers and experts, weighing drinking's benefits and risks.
Contains over 550 alphabetically arranged entries that provide a survey of drug, alcohol, and non-chemical addictions, and discuss prevention, diagnosis, treatment, organizations, and other related topics. Includes appendixes and an index.
